A song from the musical "Peter Pan" has been kicking around in my head this week, with revised lyrics, of course. Instead of "I Won't Grow Up," I've been singing "I Won't Quit Riding." Yes, winter is approaching, but a ride last Sunday enabled me to proclaim with satisfaction that I've ridden every month in 2012. Judging from the number of motorcycles that are still out of the road, their owners holding off on winterizing them, too, I'm certainly not alone in balking at calling it quits for the season.

December does mean less riding, though, and increased seat time in front of a keyboard provides the opportunity to assess needs, wants and desires for next riding season. Three new models are on my wish list from very disparate sources - Honda, Moto Guzzi and Ural. I'm not in a buying mode, mind you, but it's fun to laptop shop.

After several years of dilly-dallying, Honda announced a few weeks ago that it's finally bringing the retro CB1100 to the U.S.. in 2013. So what if it'll only be available in one color (candy red), this throw-back to the ground-breaking CB750, which debuted in 1969 and within a few years decimated the British bike industry, is bound to appeal to those riders who find romance in the past.

The chain-driven CB1100 is powered by a 1,140cc inline four-cylinder engine. It has a five-speed transmission, a 3.9 gallon gas tank and optional ABS. MSRP is $9,999 for the base model and $10,999 for the ABS version. I've been itching for this bike since it was first released in Japan three years. It's just so darn classic looking.

Moto Guzzi's eye-catcher is the 2013 California 1400 cruiser.. With a 1,380cc V-twin engine, six-speed transmission, 5.4-gallon gas tank and hard saddlebags, this Italian bike is built for long-distance riding. It comes in two versions, Touring and Custom, with the latter offering drag handlebars and a sportier look.

The California 1400 offers what is undoubtedly "love it or hate it" styling. It's definitely designed for those riders who are tired of traditional sameness. No prices yet. Based solely on appearance, Moto Guzzi has crafted a new model that would fit equally in a museum as on the street. Shouldn't that always be the case with an Italian bike?

Meanwhile, less than two weeks ago, Ural announced a new sidecar rig in bright orange dubbed the Yamal. It's being sold as a 2012 model, and a company rep was unable to tell me why it's not a 2013. It comes with one very unusual accessory - an oar mounted on the tub.

Named after a Russian icebreaker, this Russian-made machine also comes with a sense of humor and a snarling teeth decal. On the side of the paddle are "In Case of Emergency" instructions that are to be followed if the rider "has wandered too far out, and the ice didn't hold." It then offers some survival tips:

n Abandon all hope - it will help you focus.

n Detach sidecar, jump in and paddle like heck.

n Rescue your dog - they're better at finding their way home than you are.

n Should you find yourself sinking, use your seat cushion as a floatation device.

The MSRP on the Yamal is $14,250. Only 50 will be sold in the U.S. and, no, the sidecar cannot be used as a boat.

The mention of the dog got me thinking about another musical, "Annie," which has the pooch Sandy, and the song "Tomorrow." Remember the lyrics?

The sun'll come out

Tomorrow

Bet your bottom dollar

That tomorrow

There'll be sun.

Maybe the approaching winter will be like last winter when sparse snowfall made it unnecessary to put motorcycles into storage. Maybe there'll be sun and moderate temperatures for the seemingly endless riding season to continue. Feel free to sing along, "I won't quit riding..."

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